Address is incorrect in yelp. Now 4935 Belinder Avenue, Westwood, KS 66205. Awesome school- kids…read morelove it.

Five star elementary school, all the way. Would go back through school if they'd let me a la Billy…read moreMadison. I grew up in the neighborhoods around WWV and loved my experience here. Sure we had a few curmudgeonly teachers that aren't there anymore, but we also had some extremely inspirational and awesome teachers. The class sizes were just right, recess was the best, and there is a strong sense of community through and through. There's occasion rumors that they'd close WWV because it's too small, which would be the ultimate shame. That's the beauty of it, and it's in one of the greatest areas of Kansas City in my opinion.

Pricey private K-12 school. Haves and have-lesses.*** Very bizarre stratification and a really…read morestrange range of teachers from top-notch excellent to worst of the worst. I attended this school in the 1980s, long before Yelp, but I still have some trauma/scarring from it, and I think that the administration needs to pay attention to things that it absolutely ignored back then. Rumor has it now that it doesn't, still, which is not atypical of education, but if admin can read this and do better, it should. Major emotional scarring can arise from attending school here as it was in the '80s. Best teachers: Mrs. Teal, Mr. Gratwick, the two French teachers and one French/Latin (Mrs. Mensch (sp?), art teachers Bay and Rosser. Worst teachers: Mr. Eldridge, Mrs. Teller, DiMaria/DeMarea (?), and Ms. McFadden, who was more into breeding dogs for a living than teaching 5th grade.* Questionable: Eisen (English), Harper (math), the creepy young science teacher Scott something.** The music teacher was good, but I was still a Jew who had to sing Christmas songs year after year. *Eldridge was a social climber who was more interested in hobnobbing with rich people than he was children's educations and yet somehow was middle school principal. When I was nearsighted and couldn't see the chalkboard he called me an airhead in front of other kids. Never considered that I literally couldn't see the board, and at age 10, I didn't know either! Dog breeder McFadden, same. Not attuned enough to think about eyesight as factor. DeMarea (?) was the crappy English teacher for 7th and 8th who said, "You want to start a new thought? Start a new paragraph." I learned everything I know today about writing from the public high school I attended with better teachers when I left Barstow. **Eisen was brilliant and a great teacher, and I learned a ton from her, but her disciplinarian ways were intense, and she literally taped some kids' mouths shut. They were terrible pompous kids who technically deserved it, but even for the '80s this was draconian. Mr. Harper was a great math teacher, but I was gifted in math, and because I picked up algebra, etc. from self-teaching and never had to "study" (who needs to study algebra? you get it or you don't; you solve for x) he told all the other kids, in front of me, that I was lying when I said I didn't study. WTAF? Not that it would have been okay if he told them behind my back. But REALLY?! Algebra is formulas. You don't need to "study" algebra. Once you click the formulas you're done. 20+ years later when I was taking the GRE, I had to re-teach myself algebra, and I did. It's not a daily-study memorization thing. Telling other kids I'm lying because I "get" math is NOT OKAY. ***Haves lived in Mission Hills in mansions, some with indoor pools. Have-lesses were me: I had everything any kid needs and wants--my own room, things I wanted for my bday gifts, never was hungry. We took vacations and had material things. But we were very much "wrong tracks" because we weren't society and didn't jet off to ski resorts and spas and Europe and live in mansions. Mr. Eldridge really catered to only the "haves" in an obvious way. As diversity and inclusion become fashionable topics of the day--too little, too late--I think it's important to note my experiences here, and I wish I had sooner. I'll forever be grateful to my parents that they gave me a choice about high school, and I was able to attend public school for "free" rather than the $5k annual tuition at the time for Barstow. Was public school perfect? Of course not, but for the thousands of dollars difference it was a no-brainer. And overall, the quality of teachers and administrators was actually better at public school. If parents are considering sending kids here, please observe very carefully and ask a lot of questions. If you're on the KS side, chances are still quite good that public school is better when weighing money, diversity, and quality of instruction/admin. Missouri? Possibly even the same.

I think what I like most about Barstow, having attended small schools nearly my entire educational…read morecareer, is its size. The students there are going to have grades with 30-50 kids, tops. One of the last junior classes I worked with had 40 students. As you are going to find at most elite private schools, there are a ton of students who love to learn and are dedicated to hard work. It doesn't hurt that it's a beautiful campus, conveniently located, with a good deal of tradition. Scott Hill, head counselor here, also happens to be awesome.

Horrifying! Terrible staff. Always changing people. They have infants and toddlers in a small room…read more Some days there were older children playing in the room with the toddlers as well. Very chaotic. Children were always crying when I was there. I picked him up a couple of days with a dirty diaper. He was freezing one day with no socks and his outer layer was taken off and they had put it in another child's bag. One day a child started crying because they took something from her then yelled at her saying unacceptable. This past week my child had a bruise on his leg. It could be from falling but at the same time I felt something was just not right with this place. They don't care about the well being of your child and just want money. Don't send your child here!

We have been at this school for 10 years and I cannot say enough amazing things. If you are looking…read morefor excellent academics in a Christian environment, this is the place. The teachers here have loved my children so much. Two of my kids have had academic struggles, and they have an exceptional program for those with challenges. This isn't just any Christian school, this is a rare find and what's keeping us planted in Kansas City. A unique approach to education with their parent partnership program. Check this school out!

Helps kids learn a new language, a small school with close relations. Need I say more?read more

Horrible. They initially tell you when you enroll your child that there is a "lottery" and if your…read morechild is not chosen they will be out on a wait list. After not hearing from them I decided to call. They lady tells me my child is number 89 on the wait list and I'd have better luck elsewhere. She was very rude and smug. I wish they'd told me my child had no chance of being picked because I had to take off work to do the initial tour, and then the open house. I also submitted the application the day they started accepting applications (which they say doesn't matter) needless to say it was a very time consuming frustrating situation. Looking around you see a predominantly "white" school. I think they choose who attends the school at their leisure, it's not a fair process and I am very disappointed that schools are allowed to discriminate.

I attended a sporting event and this school was there and they were terrible. The students did not…read morerespect authority, acted arrogant when something didn't go their way and the parents were supporting the childish behavior. A very bad example for this school.

We have been attending Pembroke for 11 years, with two children there. I do not find them 'leftist'…read more(see comment prior) but open to "allow" families the thoughts of their choosing. The education is unparalled with the expectation that students have the capability to learn well beyond the norm. This school is absolutely worth every penny we pay for it, and has been our driving reason for remaining in KC. I would encourage anyone to do a tour or 'sit in' for a day to make up your mind!

This school has been such a disappointment. There is a teacher there who bullies the students, and…read moredespite multiple attempts by students and parents to advocate to the teacher, the principal, board members, etc. - they double down and say that they approve of his teaching. This is so extreme that many students have had private testing to note their skill level as above average or even gifted, but the teacher tells the students to their faces that they aren't smart, can't read books, insults their disabilities, reminds them of every mistake they have ever made in his class and does so with insults and stern. He is harsh in his presentation and grading, and only teaches rote memorization without critical thinking or interest in the ideas of his students. It has made many kids hate going to school, and many are leaving the school at the end of the year, but regardless the principal would rather stay the course and actually try to punish students who speak out. What you are told by the admissions is not what is actually true of the school. There are very limited options for learning outside their standard curriculum, much of which is quite remedial and with the assumption that your kid will not go to a good college. I've seen multiple students have soul crushing experiences. They have been without a school counselor for almost 4 months despite that many of their students are in major mental health crises. I have even seen them call the parents of a student that they know is in an abusive home to complain about speaking up for themselves to abuse from this teacher. It's so heartless and dangerous. Multiple students are showing signs of anxiety from things happening with this teacher and the principal. They will make no adjustments at the school to address these issues, even if the students have written diagnoses. There are major issues regarding racial/ethnic/religious equity and inclusion. The school isn't ADA compliant despite having a student that needs an elevator - it has been broken all year. They refuse to have parent meetings including conferences have a zoom/phone option despite having a parent that requires that for participation. I have seen almost no hands on learning in any class. I think that this school has probably changed and likely used to be better than it is now. I've never seen a school think so poorly of it's own students and be so eager to push out anyone who needs anything. There's also a lot of mismanagement. There are a few teachers who are real gems, but go elsewhere if you can unless they have some major staffing changes.

If you're browsing Yelp for a good lunch spot, but suddenly decide to look for a small, private,…read moreliberal school for your children, you're in luck! This place is very special, and my daughter has thrived in the small, customized environment. Kids are encouraged be themselves, and the only cookie cutter I see is they're all different. Check this place out especially if your child marches to their own beat. Art, theater and music programs are standouts (shocking, I know, based on the first five sentences of this review). Here's a picture from a middle school science field trip, though.